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ETHELINDA

The Ethelinda is one of those wrecks that just clicks with us, a true standout off the Northumberland coast. We love a deeper dive, and at 48 metres, she delivers that satisfying sense of exploration. Built in 1911 and sunk by a mine in 1918, there's a real story to her, and you feel it as you descend through the green North Sea water. Dropping onto her enormous boilers, you get a sense of the scale of this 102-metre steamship. The triple-expansion engine is still there, a fascinating jumble of metal now completely encrusted. We’ve found the stern often holds the most interest, with plenty of nooks to poke your head into. The hull plates are draped in dead man’s fingers and anemones, providing shelter for inquisitive wrasse and the occasional ling peeking out from the deeper sections. Visibility can swing dramatically out here, so pick your day carefully; a slack tide during a calm spell makes all the difference. This is a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts who appreciate the history and the unique challenge of a deeper, darker site.